Tomahawk
Alpha acid
15–17.5%
Beta acid
4.5–6%
Total oil
2.5–4.5 mL
United States
YQH-1380
Alpha acid
9.3–11%
Beta acid
6.8–7%
Total oil
1.3–2 mL
United States
Key differences
When to pick Tomahawk
- Higher alpha acid - stronger bittering
- More essential oils - more intense aroma
When to pick YQH-1380
- Higher beta acid - smoother, longer-lasting bitterness
- More myrcene - pronounced citrus and resinous notes
Aroma profile and use
No shared aromas - the varieties have divergent profiles.
Only in Tomahawk
CitrusBlack currantLicoriceCurryOnion
Only in YQH-1380
PineappleGuavaLimePeachOrange
Property
| Property | Tomahawk | YQH-1380 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha acid | 15–17.5% | 9.3–11% |
| Beta acid | 4.5–6% | 6.8–7% |
| Co-humulone | 28–35% | 32–33% |
| Total oil | 2.5–4.5 mL | 1.3–2 mL |
| Myrcene | 45–55% | 67–68% |
| Humulene | 9–14% | 9–10% |
| Caryophyllene | 6–10% | 4–5% |
| Farnesene | 0–1% | 0–1% |
| Origin | United States | United States |
| Purpose | Dual purpose | Dual purpose |